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Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase

Villiaumite
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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Villiaumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.502.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase and Villiaumite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vesuvianite Idocrase and Villiaumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite Idocrase and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite Idocrase and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite Idocrase and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.